Theme it forward (mint)...

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 14 Mar 2013 00:24

This is a variation on Norm's brilliant thread: 'pay it forward'

It struck me that this thread tended to get stuck because of some level of inflation in the lots, and the fact that they were sometimes too eclectic to get picked up, but I think the operating principle makes a lot of sense, and works really well.

Many Stampboards members are thematic collectors, with the most popular themes being aviation, trains, flowers, cars, sports, etc...

So the principle stays the same:

1) You put up a lot here (lot 1).
2) someone (person A) decides they like it
3) They then put up a lot themselves (lot 2)
4) If their lot (lot 2) is chosen by yet another person (person B) who likes it, you send them (person A) your lot (lot 1)
5) The person who chooses lot 2 (person B) then needs to put up a lot themselves (lot 3), and so on...

In this case, let's keep these lots simple: a complete mint set, with a value of less than US$ 10, that illustrates a specific theme.

If you decide you like the set, you can choose it, and put up another set, in a theme that you wish (it can be a different theme), following the principles of the 'pay it forward' system described here.

Rules update as of February 15, 2020:
* After making a claim, you must post an offer within 24 hours, or your claim will be forfeited and the previous offer becomes available again.

* After making a claim, a member will have a maximum of 72 hours to make an offer that is accepted. The clock will start when the first offer is made. Offers can be replaced after 24 hours if not claimed. Thus, UP TO 3 offers can be made in the 72 hour period. If no offer is taken before the 72 hour expiration, then the claim is forfeited and the previous item is up for grabs again (by anyone).

This rule has been implemented to try and keep the thread moving and the quality of the offers high. Members should avoid offering items again that have not been claimed when offered previously.

Please post notifications of receipt and any scans of received covers in this thread: https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=59213

As per the Rules of this Forum, members must be registered for 60 days and have 60 posts in order to participate.

So here is the first set to get this started:

The theme is 'trains', and this is a set issued by Belgium in 1985:

octaviop · Post by **octaviop** » 14 Mar 2013 11:01

Joelk,

First of all, congratulations for your idea. I also like the topic "Pay it forward" and think that lot´s inflation was a problem.

Let´s try this way you suggest, but maybe with one change: we should send 3 or 4 sets of the same theme. One set sometimes isn´t worth shipping costs.

What about it?

Regards

BrewDog · Post by **BrewDog** » 14 Mar 2013 11:42

Well, if every one stick to the rule that stamps must have a value of less than (or around) US$10, there is no difference how many complete sets will be in every offer. Sometimes one complete set may have a higher value than four different sets in total.

So, I would say it's up to every member how many complete sets he is able to offer. One, two or even five...

Cheers

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 14 Mar 2013 14:42

BrewDog and Octaviop,

I understand where both of you are coming from, but I believe we will prevent the inflation to creep in by first sticking to one set.

This way, it will be easy for people to respond to each other (more chances to have one interesting set lying around than several) and people won't have to wonder: 'I have one of these sets but not the other two' and such like.

I also think that a big part of the fun is sending and receiving the covers that the stamps come in.

What I'd like to achieve is to make this thread move quickly from one member to the next, and avoid having anybody become self-conscious that they may not be able to match the offers here.

If I recall correctly, the pay-it-forward thread also had a $10 dollar limit or so, but then inflation really made it difficult to move forward, even if it was more volume than value inflation.

Please bear with me on this for a few days, and if it's not moving, we will revise the rules.

Cheers,
Joel.

fromdownunder · Post by **fromdownunder** » 14 Mar 2013 15:28

Joel is quite correct. The Pay it Forward thread eventually died because it was too slow and got to big. As far as giving away stuff, there is no minimum value required so I cannot see where "10.00" comes into it at all. This should be just a fun little exchange with a bonus cover at the end.

And just for the record, I did not start the "Pay it Forward" thread, I just participated in it a lot.

Norm

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 14 Mar 2013 15:47

Norm,

Thank you and my apologies for my incorrect recollection of some of the background on this.

Let's try it as defined (ie one set, no more than $10's worth, although I would expect most of the exchanges will be well below that).

Cheers,
Joel.

BrewDog · Post by **BrewDog** » 14 Mar 2013 21:26

joelk wrote:BrewDog and Octaviop,

I understand where both of you are coming from...

Mmm?

Everything is okay with your rules, Joel. I agree that this game must be easy to play. So the rule "one set" sounds fair.

I'm just saying that it could be up to every member how many complete sets to offer if the rules were changed.
No strict rules like "four complete sets" and sort of.

Cheers

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 15 Mar 2013 01:48

Thank you for your understanding BrewDog!

Ok, let's get this one started.

I will add one rule to make this go faster: if a set is not picked up within, let's say five days, you either withdraw it and let someone else have a go, or swap it for another one.

I really want to make this thing go as fast as possible. It will be more fun that way.

So, anyone up for this train set?

Cheers,
Joel.

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 15 Mar 2013 05:25

Hi joelk,

Great idea for a thread.

I am not a thematic collector but I like the train set.

In return, my offer is.

2012 Canada Titanic block of four, mint.

2012 Canada Titanic Souvenir Sheet, mint.

Thank you,

Cheers!

P.S. I hope I am following the rules.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 15 Mar 2013 05:58

Perfect, AMark!

With this offer, you have just launched this new thread...

Let's hope it meets a better fate than the ship on your very nice stamps here...

Cheers,
Joel.

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 15 Mar 2013 06:08

Joel,

I am sure it will be a success.

Cheers!

pookie9121 · Post by **pookie9121** » 15 Mar 2013 06:22

Would it be possible to also include complete sets of used stamps as well as long as they meet the other criteria (one theme and under $10)?

Cheers,
Erik

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 15 Mar 2013 08:14

Hi Erik,

I specified mint here because of the thematic nature, and to keep things comparable. Not everyone will like to trade mint for used.

Used is a good idea too, but I'd rather start a separate thread for that to keep things simple.

Bottom line is: not on this thread, but let me see what I can muster up in the next 24 hours to start another similar thread for used stamps.

Cheers,
Joel.

valan · Post by **valan** » 15 Mar 2013 16:21

I'm putting up this set :
Legend of the Loom (Year 2012)

If the set is accepted, I'm happy to take the set offered by AMark.
Thank you.

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 16 Mar 2013 05:22

valan,

Please send me your address and I will send you the Titanic stamps.

Cheers!

BrewDog · Post by **BrewDog** » 16 Mar 2013 05:28

AMark wrote:valan,

Please send me your address and I will send you the Titanic stamps.

Cheers!

Well, I think you should wait when valan's offer is chosen by another member.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 16 Mar 2013 05:32

That is correct.

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 16 Mar 2013 06:08

Oops, Sorry for jumping the gun.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 16 Mar 2013 16:32

No worries AMark, a little less than four days left for someone to pick up Valan's set...

A little reminder: if the set does not get picked up in exactly 5 days, Valan can substitute it or someone else can jump in.

Sniping is allowed as long as the clock has run out. The Stampboards clock will be the judge.

I want to make this thread (and the other one for the used stamps) stay alive and tick over quickly.

I'm actually thinking to shorten the timeframe.

If one hits the five day mark, I might do that.

Speed is of the essence here to keep it interesting.

Cheers,
Joel.

pookie9121 · Post by **pookie9121** » 16 Mar 2013 17:13

I offer this set of Weather Vanes for the Legend of the Loom (Year 2012).

Cheers,
Erik

valan · Post by **valan** » 16 Mar 2013 18:19

Great !

AMark, sending you my address shortly.

Erik, thank you for picking my set.

Keep it going guys.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 16 Mar 2013 20:12

Wow, terrific! Congratulations Valan, and thank you Erik! Let's keep it going...

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 19 Mar 2013 05:22

valan wrote:Great !

AMark, sending you my address shortly.

Erik, thank you for picking my set.

Keep it going guys.

E-mail received.
I will mail the stamps later this week.

Cheers!

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 22 Mar 2013 04:53

valan,

The stamps have been mailed.

valan · Post by **valan** » 22 Mar 2013 11:08

Thank you AMark.
Looking forward to the Titanic stamps.

Hope someone would take up Erik's set.

pookie9121 · Post by **pookie9121** » 22 Mar 2013 11:31

valan wrote:Thank you AMark.
Looking forward to the Titanic stamps.

Hope someone would take up Erik's set.

Me too. I will see if I have another mint set. I really want the Malaysian stamps.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 22 Mar 2013 22:03

Better hurry on this one Erik, or someone will snipe you, since the time has elapsed...

Cheers,
Joel.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 26 Mar 2013 02:16

It's time to move this one along.

If nothing comes up in the next 24 hours, I'll post a set myself to get this thread moving again...

Cheers,
Joel.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 27 Mar 2013 01:43

As promised, here is the set I'm putting up (birds of the Antwerp Zoo, issued in 1962) and I will take the Legends of the Loom if my set is picked up...

nasia · Post by **nasia** » 27 Mar 2013 07:45

I am interested in the Antwerp Zoo set. I offer Fireworks from Thailand (2010):

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 28 Mar 2013 03:00

Wonderful! Thank you Nasia.

Nice Thai set!

Cheers,
Joel.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 01 Apr 2013 22:44

Nasia, the time for your set has expired and there have been no takers.

It's time for you to propose a different set, that needs to be taken up in the next 48 hours, or to let someone else step in so they can get the Antwerp Zoo bird set!

Cheers,
Joel.

nasia · Post by **nasia** » 02 Apr 2013 02:08

I can offer those two cypriot sets:
1) 2009 XIII Games of the Small States of Europe
2) 2010 Europa issue

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 05 Apr 2013 04:50

joelk,

The stamps have arrived.

Thank you so much.

Cheers!

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 06 Apr 2013 03:17

Excellent!

Thank you AMark.

Cheers,
Joel.

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 06 Apr 2013 06:08

I believe that the time-period for accepting Nasia's offer has expired and now, one can come up with an offer for accepting the set of Bird stamps?

If that is the case, I would like to try to put up a set of stamps for the Bird stamps.

I will put up the images tomorrow morning, i.e. in about 8 hours from now, as it is already past midnight in India.

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 06 Apr 2013 17:45

I would like to take up Joelk's offer of Birds of Antwerp Zoo. My offer is the following:-

1. 2012 horses issue from Cyprus

2. MS from India released in 2012 on the occassion of Philately Day

Please note that I am offering the above two sets TOGETHER and not on 'either or' basis. Hope that will prevent any confusion

Regards,
Arnab

tusha3 · Post by **tusha3** » 07 Apr 2013 02:33

Hן arnabjoy,
I'll be happy to take your offer!

here is my offer, from Israel:
MOD: Dead link - image removed.

Neta L.

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 07 Apr 2013 02:40

Hi Tusha

Could you please elaborate what are the stamps on? Is that 1 MS and 2 flower stamps?

Regards,
Arnab

tusha3 · Post by **tusha3** » 07 Apr 2013 02:48

arnabjoy wrote:Hi Tusha

Could you please elaborate what are the stamps on? Is that 1 MS and 2 flower stamps?

Regards,
Arnab

Sure!
the first MS is about the Israeli Anthem.
it can interest those who collect as a theme Judaica or stamps in different shapes.

The other is a full set of flowers, the set only has 2 stamps in it.

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 07 Apr 2013 02:53

Nice offer. I'm tempted to accept that, as I collect stamps on flowers. And though I do not collect odd-shaped, the MS looks very appealing.

But I will see if Arianne(ajolicoe) goes in for this offer or not as she also collects stamps on flowers!!
If she doesn't, then I will butt in!!

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 07 Apr 2013 04:57

Hi Arnab,

Thank you for putting up your Cyprus and India stamps, and congratulations for the quick pickup by Tusha3!

Please send me an email with your address so I can mail you the flower stamps from Belgium.

Cheers,
Joel.

ajolicoe · Post by **ajolicoe** » 07 Apr 2013 11:41

Hi Arnab,

I am going to pass on this one so feel free to pick it up:) I will though be watching this thread closely!

Cheers all,

Ariane

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 07 Apr 2013 11:48

I will then accept Tusha3's offer of Israel stamps. Coming up with my offer in some time

arnabjoy · Post by **arnabjoy** » 07 Apr 2013 13:23

I accept Tusha3's offer of Israel stamps and propose the following sets of stamps:-

1.

2.

Hope someone will like it!!

Regards,
Arnab

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 11 Apr 2013 02:36

It's a nice offer Arnab, I hope someone will pick it up...2 days left on this one!

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 16 Apr 2013 17:36

Time to move this one along, folks...

Cheers,
Joel.

tusha3 · Post by **tusha3** » 16 Apr 2013 22:19

Hi Arnab,
Since I collect fauna as a theme,
if you'll change your offer and replace the non-fauna related stamp sheet for some other fauna related stamps, I'll probably take the offer.
also, I have been mistaken and thought the flower set is complete, but it's not...
therefore- I can change my offer to the complete flower set (5-6 stamps I think...) and some other mint Israel flower stamps instead of the Israeli anthem MS. if you are interested let me know and I'll attach a picture of the updated offer, than you can decide which of the two you prefer.

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 18 Apr 2013 04:08

Arnab,

I will take the Indian souvenir sheets, and offer this Belgian set of 1996 representing cars...

Cheers,
Joel.

Matmex · Post by **Matmex** » 18 Apr 2013 04:40

I would be interested on the car's set.
I would offer the two sets from Soviet Union showing animals

Regards, Matmex